DeepSeaGreen perform original music inspired by a broad range of rock and roots music, from the songsmiths and spirituals of the late 19th century through blues, surf, soul and psychedelia. They have been performing in and around London since forming in late 2008, and recently returned from Italy where they recorded Valsorda, a six track EP of new material. The rather excellent cover to the EP … Continue reading Introducing…DeepSeaGreen
Late again. Tsk. It only took a curry and a bit of ale. My mind wandered, as it often does. It’s now one month until the much anticipated Cave Singers gig in Hoxton, Lahn-don. (Can I send a heartfelt wish into the ether: please play I Don’t Mind. A special and significant song for me. A signpost and a turning point. Fingers crossed.) In fact, … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (on Saturday), 23rd April
At the end of February we posted about New Zealand’s grunge-popsters Street Chant and their forthcoming album Means. The record was officially released this week and to mark the occasion we have another track from it for your listening pleasure – the intriguingly titled Less Chat, More Sewing. Watch it, then download it! a Means is out on Arch Hill Records. Download Street Chant – Less … Continue reading More From Street Chant
Any number of bands cite 60’s Texas psych as an influence, but rarely does a group actually capture what made those bands special. Following their debut EP on Trouble In Mind (which we posted here), The Night Beats have expanded on the bedroom immediacy of their first recordings to create an LP that perfectly captures and modernizes the hallucinogenic and exhilaratingly demonic aura of bands like The … Continue reading New Single From The Night Beats
We are probably a bit late coming to the Only Thieves who are currently touring in support of their debut album Heartless Romantics that came out in January. However, having taking a listen to their classic bar-room style indie rock encompassing dynamic power pop with a splash of punk rock and a gritty blue collar sensibility that manages to be evocative rather than derivative, we … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Only Thieves
Becca Stevens is a New York-based singer, composer and instrumentalist whose debut for Sunnyside Records, Weightless, was released yesterday. It is her second album, following Tea Bye Sea, which she self-released in 2008. In addition to eight original compositions, the album features interpretations of songs by Animal Collective, Iron & Wine, Seal, and The Smiths. Bold stuff, but thankfully her lovely vocals and words float … Continue reading Introducing…Becca Stevens
Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray are a duo who multi-task on guitars, kick drum, banjo, mandolin, lap steel and harmonica. Their influences include Motown, 60s AM radio country and western movies. In February they packed up and left Chicago to live on the road in their Honda Element for all of 2011, playing about 20 shows a month all over the country. Their new EP … Continue reading Introducing…Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray
Grayson Capps‘ fifth studio album, The Lost Cause Minstrels, is set for release on 7th June via Royal Potato Family. The 11-track effort demonstrates his often unholy tales of the Southern Gothic have not lost any of their sting. Some songs shudder with the righteous indignation of the best bluesmen and others are smoothed over with the self-reflection and acceptance of the best soul singers – … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Grayson Capps
Back in May last year we posted about East London singer-songwriter Russell Joslin and the release of his album Jet Black And White. One of the tracks that we gave away was the excellent Country Dreams & Lanes and he has been in touch to share this ‘very summery’ video he has made for the song. It’s good – take a look and if you don’t … Continue reading New Video from Russell Joslin
Gaoler’s Daughter have featured a couple of times on MM – they have the ability to combine an ear for a great melody with an engaging blend of indie and folk that sets them apart from the majority of new bands in this rather overcrowded arena. Their Rhyme & Treason EP gets a release today and here is the radio edit of Angry Eyes that … Continue reading Gaoler’s Daughter Release Rhyme & Treason EP Today
